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Unnao case: SC to hear CBIs plea against Sengars sentence suspension on Monday

New Delhi: A 3-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will on Monday hear the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) plea against the Delhi High Court

KCR likely to attend Assembly session for 1st time since 2023 poll defeat

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and Leader of the Opposition K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) is likely to attend the first day of the

Donald Trump gives BIG update over Russia-Ukraine peace deal after meeting Zelenskyy, says, 'Closer than ever before'

Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace talks are closer than ever after meeting Zelenskyy, but major disputes over territory and security remain. A draf

Centre provides Y-plus security cover to Bengal CEO amid electoral roll revision row

NEW DELHI: THE Centre has provided Y-plus category security cover to West Bengals Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal in view of safety concern

Tourists rush to Kashmir after heavy snowfall

SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall across higher reaches and key tourist destinations in Kashmir has revived the Valleys tourism sector, which had suffered

Rare leopard Gecko lizard found accidentally in MP tiger sanctuary

BHOPAL: In a rare wildlife sighting, a laundry staff at the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Madhya Pradesh has photographed a colourful and possibly

Dhaka terms attacks on Hindus isolated crimes

NEW DELHI: Dhaka on Sunday strongly rejected Indias concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh and said recent incidents invo

Passenger Killed as Fire Guts Coaches of TatanagarErnakulam Express

The fire broke out around 1.30 am when the train was passing through the YelamanchiliDuvvada section in Visakhapatnam district

Woman loses Rs 12 crore ... and a Camellias dream

NEW DELHI: A woman who wanted to put an expensive Gurugram address in her portfolio was in for a shock when she discovered that the property she

Dense fog disrupts flight operations at Delhi's IGI airport; IndiGo, Air India, others issue travel advisory

Dense fog has enveloped Delhi and surrounding areas, leading Delhi Airport to issue a passenger advisory. Flight operations are currently under C

Fire breaks out in Tata-Ernakulam Express in AP; 1 passenger dies

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out onboard the TataErnakulam (18189) Express in the wee hours of Monday, December 29, shortly after the train pass

Fire breaks out in Tata-Ernakulam Express in AP; 1 passenger dies

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out onboard the TataErnakulam (18189) Express in the wee hours of Monday, December 29, shortly after the train pass

Norway's Carlsen Claims Sixth World Rapid Chess Title in Qatar

He finished the tournament with 10.5 points out of a possible 13, securing his 19th world championship title overall, ahead of Russias Vladislav

Plan Was Similar: Smriti Mandhana After Winning POTM Award in Fourth T20I

After winning the award, Mandhana said that her plan was similar and there were no significant changes.

Amid Congress pushback, Digvijaya backtracks on BJP-RSS praise

NEW DELHI: Even as the Congress grapples with internal unease triggered by Digvijaya Singhs remarks praising the organisational power of the RSS

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: THIS district to see MAJOR transformation by..., set to get two new expressways, new offices, police line, modern parks and more, here's all you need to know

The completion of these expressways is expected to have a profound impact on the local economy, with improved connectivity likely to attract inve

Sajid Khan gets injured in accidet, undergoes surgery, sister Farah Khan shares major update: 'Surgery is done, he is...'

Sajid Khan reportedly met with an accident on the sets of Ekta Kapoor's production, fractured his foot, and underwent surgery.

Corner Office Conversation with Tobias Meyer, CEO, DHL Group as Global trade faces complicated phase

Trump, Netanyahu to Discuss Next Phase of Gaza Plan

Netanyahu said this month that Trump had invited him for talks, as Washington pushes to establish transitional governance and an international se

More than a dozen dead in Mexico train derailment

A train derailed in Oaxaca, Mexico, resulting in 13 fatalities. The train was carrying 250 individuals, including passengers and crew. Authoritie

Compensate for risk

With appropriate regulatory changes, derivative funds can give a chance to cut direct retail exposure to F&O while enabling NSE to keep price eff

Woman duped of Rs 3.8 crore in 'e-trial' by Justice Chandrachud imposter

A 68-year-old Mumbai woman was defrauded of Rs 3.75 crore by scammers who impersonated 'Justice Chandrachud' and staged a mock virtual court hear

13 Dead, 98 Injured After Train Derails In Mexico

Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic Train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. The

Trump Says Zelensky and Putin Serious in War Talks Sprint

Trump, who had promised to finish the war on day one of his presidency, said he had no deadline but is embarking on a year-end diplomatic sprint

Gill, Iyer set for ODI return as India weigh changes for NZ series

New Delhi, Dec 28: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to unveil Indias One-Day International squad for the upcoming thr

Harris equals fastest T20 fifty record

New Delhi, Dec 28: Australian batter Laura Harris etched her name into the record books on Sunday, equalling the fastest half-century in womens T

MCG curator in state of shock at two-day Test finish

Melbourne, Dec 28: Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page confessed he was in a state of shock after 20 wickets fell on the opening d

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, stating both nations are closer to a peace deal, though complex negotiations remain. Trump

Cooking up a storm: Sri Lankan refugee brings dodol and sambol to Chennai

Former England cricketer Hugh Morris, dies at 62

Cardiff, Dec 28: Hugh Morris, the former England cricketer who later spent time as chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has di

34-year legal battle ends in win for wrongfully terminated man

A 34-year legal battle over an ITDC employee's job termination concluded with the Supreme Court awarding 50% back wages to his family. The employ

Houthi leader says Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a target

The Houthi chief warned that recognition would have serious consequences, calling it a hostile stance against Somalia, its African neighbours, Ye

Genome-edited mustard may get nod soon

India is poised to approve genome-edited mustard, potentially boosting oil production and reducing pungency, following the release of similar ric

Joint home loans can help families save tax

Delhi Weather News Live Updates: IndiGo issues alert for flyers from Delhi, trains running late as dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR; AQI severe

Corner Office Conversation: Tobias Meyer, CEO, DHL Group

North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles

North Korea launched long-range cruise missiles into the sea. Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test, expressing satisfaction. This display aims to

Calvert-Lewin rescues Leeds as Villas winning run rolls on

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Dec 28: A dramatic day in the Premier League saw contrasting fortunes at opposite ends of the table, with Leeds United sal

Van Dijk admits Liverpool set-piece frailties hurt team

London, Dec 28: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has acknowledged that his sides ongoing struggles defending set-pieces are proving costly, desc

AIFF seeks AFC clarity on ISL continental spots

New Delhi, Dec 28: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is waiting for a response from the continental body regarding whether Indian Super Le

Osimhen steers Nigeria into Africa Cup knockout stage

Rabat, Dec 28: Victor Osimhen scored a rare Africa Cup of Nations goal and Nigeria booked its place in the knockout stage with an ultimately nerv

Pulisic strikes as Milan go top

SERIE A Rome, Dec 28: Christian Pulisic is on pace for the best season of his career in a season that will conclude with a home World Cup for th

Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled for an expected meeting on Monday (December 29, 2025) with U.S. President Donald Trump in Flo

Late goals seal Juventus win at Pisa

Rome, Dec 28: Late goals from Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz earned Juventus a 2-0 win at promoted Pisa as the Bianconeri won their third straigh

From gunshots to Africa Cup, Sudanese players endure brutal war to bring hope

Casablanca, Dec 28: When Sudan player Ammar Taifour first heard gunfire outside his hotel room, he shrugged it off and went back to sleep. He had

China's military to conduct live fire exercises around Taiwan on December 30

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Seasons Greeting? Taxman turns New Year party pooper

Taxpayers are receiving unexpected emails from the Income Tax Department. These messages halt tax refunds due to discrepancies in claimed deducti

Union Budget 2026: India mulls barriers to cut import dependence, narrow trade gap

India is considering increasing customs duties and offering targeted incentives for goods with high imports despite local production. This move a

Awakening through Tiruppavai

Pakistans Tango with ISKP

Brig Sushil Tanwar Last week,Turkiyes Intelligence agency MIT along with Pakistans ISI conducted a special operation in Balochistan and apprehend

Federation of Industries delegation, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: A delegation of Federation of Industries Jammu led by its Chairman Virendra Jain called on Lieutenant Gove

DDUGJYs Incomplete Rollout

The CAGs performance audit on the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) lays bare a troubling reality: a scheme conceived to transform

PF Commissioner addresses NID students, EPFO officers

Excelsior Correspondent 29JAMMU, Dec 28: Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I (RPFC-I) and Chief Learning Officer, PDUNASS, Gandhinagar, Rizwan

Chennai Corporation to begin daily bulk waste collection on February 1

FADA expresses concern over highest VAT on CNG in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Jammu, has flagged serious concerns over the dis

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in womens T20Is series

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Dec 28: An all-round India rode on Smriti Mandhana (80) and Shafali Vermas (79) record partnership followed by spinner Vaishn

Pak Prez Zardari reveals he was advised to hide in a bunker during Op Sindoor

LAHORE, Dec 28 : Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was advised to hide in a bunker when India launched Operation Sindoor i

Satcom services after security clearance, spectrum allocation; Vi matter under works: Scindia

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 : Satellite communication services will be rolled out in the country after players in the segment, including Elon Musk-owned St

Deputy CM inaugurates 45-metre steel bridge over Sadda Nallah in Mangrote

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 28: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inaugurated a 45-metre span single-lane steel motorable

PM calls upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost ease of doing business

NEW DELHI, Dec 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost ease of doing business and strengt

2025: The Turning Point in Indias Technological Self-Determination

The year 2025 marked a defining inflection point in Indias scientific and technological journey, as the nation emerged with renewed confidence an

10 Indians dead fighting in Ukraine war, says man who went to Russia

A Jalandhar man's search for his brother in Moscow has revealed a grim reality: at least ten Indians, including three from Punjab, have died figh

Bdesh rejects Indias remarks over attacks against minorities

Dhaka, Dec 28: Dhaka on Sunday rejected concerns raised by India over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh, calling it an inaccurate, exagge

Pak Dy PM admits Nur Khan airbase was attacked in May

Lahore, Dec 28: Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has admitted that India attacked its Nur Khan airbase in the early hours of May 10, in

Sodhi meets LG, discusses development of Shooting Sports in J&K

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Surinder Singh Sodhi, Member of the Governing Body of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI

Kathmandu Mayor Shah named RSPs PM candidate

Kathmandu, Dec 28: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the fourth-largest political party in Nepals dissolved House of Representatives, will head

After Digvijaya Singh, Shashi Tharoor too says party needs to be strengthened

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor backed Digvijaya Singh's call for organizational strengthening and discipline within the party. Singh's earlier pr

Fifty years ago | Time to encourage Indian literature in English

Voting opens for Myanmars first polls since military seized power

Yangon, Dec 28: Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmars first general election in five years, held under the supervisio

SKCC beats Royal Strikers CC by 5 runs

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: In a nail-biting 20-over clash at Darap Ground, Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Club (SKCC) secured a dramat

Younis, Waseem to clash in Snooker; Sohail faces Abhishek in Billiards finals

29th J&K UT Billiards and Snooker Cship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Younis Kuchay and Waseem Iqbal will lock horns in the final

Thiruvananthapuram to Srinagar: Why Kashmirs Political Moment has Arrived

GL Raina giridharraina@gmail.com Political change in India rarely begins with slogans; it begins with evidence. The BJP-led National Democratic A

J&K Tennis Ball Cricket trials on Jan 4, 5

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: The J&K Tennis Ball Cricket Association will conduct two-day selection trials for the 36th Senior N

Karra reaffirms commitment to uphold Constitution values

Cong celebrates Foundation Day Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president

District Jammu Ball Badminton Cship culminates

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: The District Jammu Ball Badminton Championship 2025-26 concluded at Iqra International School, Bath

Satish holds public outreach programme, reviews development works, public issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Se

At least 13 dead after train derails in Mexico

The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz derailed as it passed a curve near the town of Nizanda

Tribute paid to Vajpayee through Kavi Sammelan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: A soulful and inspiring Kavi Sammelan on the theme Ek Shaam Atal Ji ke Naam was organized at Atal Ji Park,

How displacement reshapes refugees gut health

Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most ser

Ahead of Supreme Court Aravali hearing, Jairam Ramesh asks green ministry 4 questions

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on the new Aravalli definition ahead of a Supreme Court hearing. He

A hundred years ago| Labour in coal mines

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi cites ICMR report on antibiotic resistance, says it should worry all

'Consult docs, stay away from self-medication'

Shah calls for implementation of uniform ATS structure to strengthen counter-terror capabilities

NIAs ATC reiterates PMs policy of zero tolerance to terror Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 28: Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modis firm dir

60 students attend Vedic Pathshalla

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU Dec, 28: In a significant initiative to promote the rich heritage of Sanatan Dharma among the younger generation an

AIIMS Jammu Pediatric Surgery Deptt sets new benchmarks in child healthcare

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Department of Pediatric Surgery at AIIMS Jammu has achieved a major milestone by successfully performing o

Fog, haze bad determinants for heart health: Dr Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: As the winter season settles over the Jammu region the characteristic fog and the increasingly frequent ha

Jayesh urges Union Govt to safeguard lives of Hindus in Bdesh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Social and political activist Jayesh Gupta today expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security s

Natrang stages Dogri play Gatte-ch-Maanu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 28: Theatre group Natrang staged Balwant Thakurs Dogri play Gatte-ch-Maanu (Man in the Ditch) here today at Ra

Govt progressing, will not allow anyone to create chaos: Farooq

Hopes peace will return to Bangladesh Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Dec 28: National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah, today said the Jammu and K